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KF55 XBP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,222 mi
Last recorded175,222 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 XBP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 175,222 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 175,222 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 175,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 165,323 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 156,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking / perishong (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking splitting / perishing outer edge would advise attention

Nearside Rear tyre cracking splitting / perishing outer side would advise attention

Offside Front tyre cracking splitting / perishing outer edge would advise attention

Offside Rear tyre cracking splitting / perishing outer edge would advise attention

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 May 2018 156,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel hitting stop (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking / perishong (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking splitting / perishing outer edge would advise attention

Nearside Rear tyre cracking splitting / perishing outer side would advise attention

Offside Front tyre cracking splitting / perishing outer edge would advise attention

Offside Rear tyre cracking splitting / perishing outer edge would advise attention

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2017 153,315 miles

intake pipe loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe fractured, would advise attention (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 151,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rear box rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 146,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear box rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2014 138,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 130,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 130,060 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 117,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 103,357 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 103,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 71,527 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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KF55 XBP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 76,382 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF55 XBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KF55 XBP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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